The idea of
nullification was a response to the
Tariff of Abominations (or the
Tariff of 1828) led by
vice-president John C. Calhoun. Under Calhoun's leadership the
South had dug a hole, fallen into it, and pulled the dirt in over itself. Here in the next few days, I will explore in detail exactly how this issue was dealt with and how it was "
resolved".
Table of Contents
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Calhoun's Theory
The Webster - Hayne Debate
The Rift With Calhoun
The South Carolina Ordinance
Jackson's Firm Response
Clay's Compromise
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